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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum

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Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Property amenity
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$470
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Explore the area

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea puts you in the heart of Santa Barbara, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara City College. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Santa Barbara Beach hotel include Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Barbara Zoo - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 9 min walk
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eli Luria Library - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lavender Inn
Lavender Inn Sea
Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara
Lavender Sea
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on 20 Oct 2025 start from NZ$469.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Yep, Lavender Inn by the Sea is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Lavender Inn by the Sea has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Lavender Inn by the Sea family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lavender Inn by the Sea is a hit with families.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests adore the free continental brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, Lavender Inn by the Sea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 928 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1265 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Loy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a good location, continental breakfast was good. The room was comfortable and the lavender sachet was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love, love this place!

We loved this hotel! Got there and there was happy hour upon arrival. Delicious wines and cheese, crackers and cookies. Friendly staff and adorable hotel. Loved our room And comfy beds…yes, furniture in room 3 could use updating and some scuff marks on doors and trim, but overall loved the feel of this place. Also, loved the breakfast with mini quiches and chocolate muffins being our favorite. Loved the location just blocks from beach and surrounding restaurants and activities. We wil be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice breakfast, spacious room, friendly staff, complimentary use of bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

KENICHI

Room are clean . Bathroom are very small no space to put any belongings TV remote react very slow
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’m man this place was so beautiful and peaceful I mean it was our anniversary and wanted to get away from the busy life and as soon as we got there everything was stuck in time and relaxing me and my lady had an amazing anniversary thanks to the lavender in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was breeze. She was very informative about everything and provide recommendations for the area!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was amazing. The gave us upgrade because of our anniversary. The room was clean, quiet and comfy. We loved the afternoon cheese and wine. The putdoor sitting areas were relaxing too. They let us leve our bags at the desk after checking out so we could enjoy more time before leaving ny train. Loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niccole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very comfortable great breakfast and ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

elaine, San Diego

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. We were able to walk to the beach and to downtown. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is only a couple of blocks from the beach, and it is a very walkable area. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although a bit dated decor. The staff was super friendly and shared recommendations for places to eat - all great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Buford

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeewon

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mackenzie

Business traveller
It was an okay property. One thing is the room keys kept not working because the hotel was so old making me have to go to the front desk 5x. I literally was made late to work meeting doing this. Also, the rooms smell really musty and the TV’s are from the 1900s
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, San Luis Obispo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little inn with very comfortable rooms. Easy walk to lower State Street. Love the complimentary happy hour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025